towing CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

(g)Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, routing and condition.
Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped).
Replace as needed.
(h)Change automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þIn heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or higher.
þIn hilly or mountainous terrain.
þWhen doing frequent trailer towing.
þUses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-22for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ®ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)
A ¯uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the ¯uid level checked. Add ¯uid if needed.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals speci®ed to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-11for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
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GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
This program, available to
quali®ed applicants, can
reimburse you up to
$1,000 toward eligible
aftermarket driver or
passenger adaptive
equipment you may
require for your vehicle
(hand controls,
wheelchair/scooter
lifts, etc.).
This program can also provide you with free resource
information, such as area driver assessment centers and
mobility equipment installers. The offer is available for
a limited period of time from the date of vehicle
purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your
vehicle's eligibility, see your GM dealer or call the
GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. All TTY users
call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Service
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealer
technician who can provide on-site service.
Each technician travels with a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac
parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs.
Cadillac Roadside Service
žcan be reached by dialing
1-800-882-1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
This service is provided at no charge for any
warranty-covered situation and for a nominal charge if
the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside
Service is available only in the United States and
Canada.
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Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner
PrivilegesŸ at ªno charge,º throughout yourCadillac
Warranty Period ± 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km).
Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the
following situations:
·Towing Service
·Battery Jump Starting
·Lock Out Assistance
·Fuel Delivery
·Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
·Trip Interruption ± If your trip is interrupted due to a
warranty failure, incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles
(80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered
are hotel, meals and rental car.
Roadside Service Availability
Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an
advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A
dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location
within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating
Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will
arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac
dealership.
Reaching Roadside Service
Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number:
1-800-882-1112. An experienced Roadside Service
Advisor will assist you and request the following
information:
·A description of the problem
·Name, home address, home telephone number
·Location of your Cadillac and number you are
calling from
·The model year, Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN), mileage and date of delivery
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired
Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who
have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired. Cadillac
has installed special telecommunication devices
called Text Telephone (TTY) in the Roadside
Service Center.
Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a
conventional teletypewriter can communicate with
Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada
1-888-889-2438 ± daily, 24 hours.
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Maintenance and Cleaning...............................2-67
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-64
Making Turns.................................................4-62
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-73Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
Midgate.........................................................2-13
Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning.......2-70
Midgate Operation...........................................2-14
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-43
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-47
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-47
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-45
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-82
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-29
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
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Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-23
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-111
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-26
Power Steering...............................................4-12
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
žTransmitter...........2-50
Puddle Lamps................................................3-17
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-68
Radio Messages.............................................3-74
Radios..........................................................3-67
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-100
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-102
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95Radios (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-82
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-68
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-98
Understanding Reception............................3-100
RDS Messages..............................................3-73
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-6
Reading Lamps..............................................3-20
Rear Axle......................................................5-49
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................3-94
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-94
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-83
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-55
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStarž, Compass and Temperature
Display......................................................2-43
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-46
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-61
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels..................2-62
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-46
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-55
Your Vehicle...............................................4-46
Traction
Off Light.....................................................3-42
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 4-9
Stabilitrak
žSystem........................................ 4-9
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-65
Traction Control Operation................................4-10
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-65
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-54
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-61
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-64
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE.............................3-64
Transfer Case................................................5-48
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Temperature Gage.......................................3-43
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-63Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-34
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-19
Trip Information Button....................................3-50
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-54
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-62
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-62
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-115
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-78
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-53
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-45
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